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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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Nature runs the universe by herself without the aid of gods [Lucretius]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature
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There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]
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There can be no centre in infinity [Lucretius]
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The universe must be limitless, since there could be nothing outside to limit it [Lucretius]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter
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Aristotle's matter can become any other kind of matter [Aristotle, by Wiggins]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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Everything is created and fed by nature from atoms, and they return to atoms in death [Lucretius]
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If an object is infinitely subdivisible, it will be the same as the whole universe [Lucretius]
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In downward motion, atoms occasionally swerve slightly for no reason [Lucretius]
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